Dimapur, April 8 (EMN): Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Imkong L. Imchen paid an official visit to Khar village in Mokokchung district on April 7.
During his visit a public meeting was convened with the villagers to apprise them of government policies and programmes being undertaken in the state.
The minister assured to take up all the ongoing activities with sincerity and called on the villagers to extend all possible help to preserve forest cover and biodiversity. He also requested the Division Forest Office, Mokokchung, T.N Jamir, IFS to carry out assessment in this regard.
Imchen also shared his vision to strengthen unity among the Nagas and the Aos in particular.
Parliamentary Secretary, CAWD, Taxes, Dr. Benjongliba, Dr. Longri and N.N Walling IPS, (retired) also addressed the meeting.
Earlier, Khar village Council member, Watitoshi in his welcome address expressed gratitude to the minister and his colleagues for the visit and their concern for the development of Jangpetkong range.
